New Family Orientation

Description

Orientation meeting for families who joined through school-night recruitment. Covers the Cub Scouting overview, the pack’s structure, the pack website, dues, uniforms, and Q&A.

Overview

New Family Orientation is the critical follow-up to school-night recruitment. Families who joined have signed up, but they often don’t yet understand how the pack works, what to expect at meetings, how to buy uniforms, or what dues cover. This orientation meeting answers all those questions in a friendly, welcoming environment. Hold it within 2–4 weeks of school-night recruitment while families are still enthusiastic. Connect new families with their den leaders at this event.

Timeline / Checklist

When	Task
After school-night recruitment	Schedule orientation within 2–4 weeks
Before orientation	Prepare orientation materials (handouts, uniform guide, calendar)
At orientation	Present Cub Scouting overview, pack structure, dues, and uniform info
At orientation	Answer questions and connect new families with den leaders

Event Details

• Provide printed or digital handouts: annual calendar, dues information, uniform guide, pack website URL
• Show the pack website and Scoutbook and explain how to use them
• Have den leaders present to meet their new families
• Keep the session to 45–60 minutes
• Follow up with any families who could not attend

Coordination

• Membership Chair organizes the orientation, prepares materials, and follows up with absent families
• Cubmaster presents the Cub Scout program overview
• Committee Chair covers pack structure, dues, and administrative details

Key Tasks

Task	Category
New Family Orientation Meeting	Recruitment